Science communication Manager (f/m/x) - Köln

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Science communication Manager (f/m/x)

CECAD Cluster of Excellence

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

The Cologne Cluster of Excellence on Aging and Aging- associated Diseases (CECAD) aims to define the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the aging process as potential novel targets for prevention, early diagnosis, treatment of aging-associated diseases and to foster healthy aging. To establish the new platform “Science Communication, Public Relations, and Visibility,” a team of three part-time positions with different areas of responsibility will be set up at the CECAD office.

Please also note the job postings TUV2511-10 and TUV2511-11.

YOUR TASKS

You are responsible for further developing and implementing communication strategies that enhance CECAD’s public outreach, and foster strong relationships with science, media, stakeholders, and the public. This role involves managing both internal and external communications, ensuring consistent and effective messaging across all channels. This includes

• Public relations & Media Management: relationships with media outlets, write and distribute press releases, news updates, etc. and coordinate media coverage for events

• Strategic communication: create and implement comprehensive communication strategies, develop and ensure brand consistency

• Content creation: produce engaging content for press materials, newsletters, websites, blogs, and social media in collaboration with PR offices of the University, University Hospital and CECAD partners

• Management and monitoring of social media and digital presence

• Support CECAD Office in internal communication initiatives

• Represent CECAD in the division 8 of the University

WE OFFER

• A varied range of tasks with involvement in central and decentralized structures of the University and University Hospital of Cologne

• A diverse working environment with equal opportunities

• Support in balancing work and family life

• Extensive advanced training opportunities

• Occupational health management offers

• Flexible working time models

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

The position is available immediately on a part-time basis (19,92 hours per week). The position is to be filled for a fixed term until 31.12.2032. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is TUV2511-12. The application deadline is 17.12.2025. For further inquiries, please contact Dr Sibylle Grandel (sgrandel@uni-koeln.de).